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Just For You Filet and Lobster - The Palm Boston, Boston, MA

The Palm Boston

4.4
4.4
1872 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Wherever you join us, The Palm will always feel like home. Known as the go-to place for classic Italian fare, prime steaks, fresh jumbo Nova Scotia Lobsters and an extensive wine list since 1926. The Palm is both sophisticated and welcoming to generations of guests, all of whom are treated like family from the moment they walk in the door.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 867-9292
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Wilson
  • Private party facilities
    You provide the occasion, we'll set the scene. Whether you're organizing a rehearsal dinner or a business lunch presentation, we'll work with you to create a personalized, enjoyable, and memorable event.
  • Private party contact
    Nicole Phillips: (617) 867-0333
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District
  • Cross street
    High St. and Oliver St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

What 1,872 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

1,872 Reviews
  1. JoeF

    Las Vegas

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Food was just ok, good but not worth the money. Food server was the bartender who should stick to bartending. Overall would not waste a dinner there.

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  2. JordanG

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Restaurant completely empty Hash browns were very greasy Dessert was underwhelming so didn’t touch and when complained waitress simply said wasn’t her favorite . Should not have charged for it Miami location much better

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was amazing! Chris was our server. He was very attentive and shared fabulous recommendations. The manager was present and ensured all guests were satisfied. I definitely recommend The Palm!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience5
    Cold coffee, bland food, poor presentation, hard stale bread, and the waitress missing in action

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  5. RoRboston

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    Slowest service with one dining in the restaurant. Coffee was cold, calamari was over fried..1 large shrimp in a salad promoting shrimp

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Food were cold. Fried were soggy. Burgers were over cooked. Salmon was over cooked. Salmon burgers were over done.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    The food was not worth $400 I spent. Jonathan was a good waiter.

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  8. TraceyK

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect place for a birthday dinner. Everything was excellent!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    Awful meal. Steak was raw…sent back twice the sides were burnt Good service . Very bad experience for a really nice steakhouse

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  10. JimK7

    Greater Boston

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    My friend and I enjoyed lunch for the Dine Out Boston promotion. We both ordered from the prix fixed menu. We both started with the Caesar salad which was delicious. The croutons had a tasty cheesy crust. I had the six-ounce filet with asparagus. They also included a roast garlic bread and rosemary sprig. The medium rare steak was delicious and cooked just right. The sauce with capers was very tasty. The Zepoli dessert were six fresh fried dough balls served with three dipping sauces; chocolate, raspberry, and bourbon caramel plus whipped cream. This lunch promotion price was $32. Service was leisurely and very professional.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience3
    The steak wasn’t cooked right. I ordered medium rare, but it was well done. I don’t even think I got the correct piece of meat

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  12. Tony

    Houston

    71 reviews

    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    The place maintains its excellent service. The food was good But certainly I will return when I visit Boston again

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time and will definitely be going again. Our waitress was phenomenal, food devine, drinks were great. Large restaurant, you don’t feel like you’re squeezing by, bumping into other tables just to get to yours. Prices are high but absolutely justified and worth every penny. Never seen such a large portion of chicken parm and it wasn’t all pasta, you are given a hefty few pieces of chicken. Steaks were cooked as requested. Sides are huge! I can’t wait for my next visit.

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  14. Eater

    Atlanta Metro

    25 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience5
    Not sure what has happened to The Palm. Since Landry's took over, it is a total different experience. Medium rare steaks came out well done, then when they re-did them they were literally raw cold. While they did take one off the bill and offer dessert, that really wan't the point. There must have only been 6 tables taken the whole time we were there (which was prime time on a Saturday night). Disappointing to say the lease. We used to visit weekly, had both our pictures on the wall. A totally different experience. Miss the 837 days for sure.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was excellent. Great room. Lovely service but extremely slow- we would have had coffee and dessert but we couldn’t spend more time waiting for service. It took ten minutes to sign the check after the credit card was given. Exceptional food though -

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    The food has gone downhill. The chicken parm sandwich had a nasty taste to it. It did not taste fresh or homemade.

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  17. WarrenC

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    My wife and I went for our 30th wedding anniversary. We've been wanting to go to the Palm for many years. We started with an excellent cocktail, followed by two very good lobster bisques - off to a good start. My wife ordered NY Strip medium rare and I ordered the stuffed sea bass. The pace of the meal was nice, didn't feel rushed. When the entrees came, the steak was grey on the inside and the fish was curling on the edges it had been so overcooked. We sent them back immediately. The staff apologized and asked if we wanted anything else, and frankly we were so disappointed we finished our drinks and left. They comped the little we did eat so they did right by us in that respect. But wow, for a place that charges $70 for a steak (with nothing else just steak, so you need to order a side for $16) and that had, what I thought, was a great reputation, it was a huge disappointment, especially on such a special occasion. There are so many better options in Boston. Don't waste your time here.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and friendly service! Pricey but delicious!

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  19. JudithH

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Palm is one of my favorite restaurants in Boston. Nice atmosphere, great food and a great staff.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing time the service was immaculate

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  21. MichaelCappuccitti

    Toronto

    20 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience2
    Landry’s ruined this absolute institution. It’s a shell of its former self. Only good part about the experience was our server Diana. Total professional who should be working at a real steakhouse.

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  22. Marriedtoafoodie

    Pittsburgh

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    I thought I would try this versus Eddy Vs or Capital Grille. The environment was beautiful. I found the manager willing to do what it takes to please his customers. Sadly, he does not have the talented staff to support him. Our waitress literally knew nothing about wine. When we did get our wine, the appetizers arrived in less than 5 minutes, and within seconds after that our meal arrived. I do not even know how you cook a steak that quickly so I am thinking they must be soius vide and then put on a flame briefly.

    1 person found this helpful

  23. Noankpearl

    Greater Boston

    106 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    106 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    This was my first time back since the turnover in ownership. I was glad to see the Ahi Tuna Salad still on the lunch menu, but disappointed to see it presented more as a Nicoise salad than in the original Asian interpretation. Service was excellent and given the light crowd, we were able to sit on the outdoor deck on a beautiful day.

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  24. kmurphy

    Greater Boston

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Not what it used to be. Food OK but prices are out of whack. Service was OK, slow Saturday night.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great, the inside of the restaurant facility is very unique and beautiful. Above all the service was excellent!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic service and food. The truffle butter made the dish perfectly.

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  27. EricaM

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious meal, perfectly paced. My parents are a little nuanced with how they like their food, and Christopher delivered on all of their requests.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    Bland. Steak was ok, not great and it should be great. Service was good though the bartender was overwhelmed. Lastly, would it kill a steakhouse to have a decent bottle of French white in its cellar?

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  29. JPat

    New York Area

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Odd, not bad, service in that our service was incredibly serious, stiff and scripted, not warm and welcoming. Borderline unfriendly. Not your ideal “front-of-the-house” guy. For example, he delivered that you were out of iced tea by simply “we don’t have iced tea”. No options, no apology. Also, VERY ANNOYING that as we were leaving the 3 women/hostesses standing at the entrance desk had their heads buried in their phones as we walked out the door. I said thank you and only one looked up. Inappropriate. Overall, decent food, still one of my favorite places but hiring, management and/or training should be reviewed and improved.

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  30. LeonP

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall1food3service4ambience2
    Poor Mgmt!! Very unprofessional and unpleasant!!! Assistant GM destroyed the birthday event!! Not very amicable!!

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  31. Domer85

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience at The Palm. Can't beat the ambience and the wait staff. Looking for a special nice out, do yourself a favor and consider The Palm.

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  32. MichaelM

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service! Good bar! Loved it!! Appreciated the attentiveness of the staff.

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  33. Leeveean

    Atlanta Metro

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    My guest and I each enjoyed the three course luncheon special which included Caesar salad with anchovies, lobster stuffed rainbow pasta, and key lime pie. The pasta was absolutely outstanding - seasoned to perfection, including sun dried tomatoes and garlic! Simply delicious...

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  34. Jonathan

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was an absolute blast! The waiter, management and staff went above and beyond for my pastor and his family! 100/10

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I had not been to Palm in a very long time. We were extremely disappointed! When you spend 400$ for. 2 people you expect the best. In no way was it remotely close. Generally not one to do this but it had to be said. I hope they fix the problem because it is broken from top to bottom.

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  36. Joseph

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    The team at The Boston Palm is great. Bryant was top notch at the bar. Sandy our server was really good and caring. I think the kitchen could do a better job. 3 pound lobster was tough and chewy, chicken parm was not edible. Sandy did 100% credit and asked if i wanted something else. This is my go to place in Boston and it will continue to be.

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  37. Larry

    San Francisco

    121 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    121 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Fries I've ever had! Try the burger and truffle fries, not too pricey, but still delicious!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our 2 year anniversary, the reception was top tier. One of our favorite restaurants

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience5
    For $20 + a salad I would expect the shrimp to taste fresh. My shrimp definitely didn’t taste fresh and the salad was bland.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall2food5service2ambience2
    we went for restaurant week, the food was delicious but the service was not great. It took our waitress 15 minutes to come over to greet us after we asked a host where our waitress was. Our food took an extremely long time to arrive as well.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Palm Boston using the Order Online button. The Palm Boston also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

The Palm Boston is rated 4.4 stars by 1872 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Palm Boston

1 International Pl, Boston, MA 02110

Additional information

  • Cross street
    High St. and Oliver St.
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Wilson
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 867-9292
  • Private party facilities
    You provide the occasion, we'll set the scene. Whether you're organizing a rehearsal dinner or a business lunch presentation, we'll work with you to create a personalized, enjoyable, and memorable event.
  • Private party contact
    Nicole Phillips: (617) 867-0333
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